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Webinars & Resources

Forecast5 Analytics offered a webinar, COVID-19 Financial Planning and Communication Strategies, on June 2, 2020. If you would like to receive a copy of your district's Economic Profile Report shown during the webinar, plase contact Josh Rader atjrader@forecast5analytics.com.ClickHEREto view the webinar recording. Forecast 5 Analytics also has a COVID-19 Resources page which includes a collection of ideas from across the country on how districts are using data and analytics during this challenging time.

Utica National Risk Management Webinar: Safely Reopening our Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Join us Tuesday, June 16th at 10:00 AM for a FREE WEBINAR to hear from infectious disease expert Dr. Thomas A. Russo, MD and Mr. Jay Worona, Esq. as we discuss important items to keep in mind as schools begin planning how to safely reopen their doors in the fall. The discussion will focus on best practices for social distancing, personal protective equipment (PPE), testing and much more, and will be followed by a Q&A session with presenters. REGISTER HERE!

Diamond Partner EF Education Firsthas developed a Virtual Experiences Toolkit - a digital toolkit of resources that EF has created and curated for educators to utilize with the goal of helping to connect them and their students to the world – even if we can’t be traveling right now. We believe staying connected is more important than ever—whether it’s with your students, the world around you, or your future plans. Because while travel might feel uncertain, the opportunity for educators and students to dream about it and learn from it is still on the table. This toolkit is filled with stories, lessons, and digital resources from EF staff, Tour Directors, partners, and educators across the country. We’ll continue adding to it in the coming weeks, so check back often!

Two of our most popular resources are this 360° Virtual Tour of the Panama Canal, narrated by an EF tour director, complete with follow-up activities for students and these Immersion Challenges that are filled with quick prompts to help students explore their little corner of the universe, and find a new way of looking at the things, people, and places they see every day.

We will continue adding resources weekly, including more “how-to” in the virtual teaching space from EF’s partners at Southern New Hampshire University, global resources from our partners at Harvard, as well as other interactive experiences. Questions? Contact Michele Ahouse: michele.ahouse@ef.com

HUNT Engineers Architects Surveyors, Diamond Partner is a full service A/E consulting firm specializing in P-12 education design for over 40 years. Our capabilities include Building Condition Planning and Assessments, Educational Space Planning, Public Information Support, Building and Building Systems Design, Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Survey and Information Technology Design. We pride ourselves on our history of successful projects and thank all of our clients for allowing us to support your district with its building needs.

Gold Partner ClassLinkcreated ClassLink Liteto provide essential remote learning tools that will help institutions make the switch in less than 90 minutes. ClassLink Lite will be available through August 2020 and the $995 cost includes setup, training, support, and license. No other fees apply for ClassLink Lite.

Gold Partner The College Board is providing AP Central that highlights AP Updates for schools impacted by Coronavirus. In addition, AP students can still take this year’s exam, even though schools are closed. The College Board is offering at-home digital testing and free, online review courses @ www.youtube.com/advancedplacement. Exams will be given from May 11-22. Make-up test dates will be available for each subject from June 1-5. In addition, the College Board is working to help students with connectivity issues get access to the tools they need to use the practice resources and take the test. More information is available at www.cb.org/coronavirusAPstudents.

Gold Partner EABhas created a compilation of access to major public health organizations, education associations, crisis plans and communication templates, and also lists what others are doing in real-time to respond to the crisis.Link here for details.

Silver Partner Dream Box Learningis offering 90 day free trials of DreamBox Math through April 30th so kids can keep on learning, even if they’re not in school. 100% of lessons are available in both English and Spanish and we are aligned with New York state standards. Superintendents can share this link with parents to have them register for this no-obligation free trial. Parents can send reports to their teachers to keep them updated on student progress. Existing member districts can receive free Dreambox licensesuntil the end of the June 2020.Silver Partner eSpark Learning is offering free accounts (no credit cards or commitments!) to support ongoing student learning at home. eSpark differentiates K-5 reading and math with activities kids love, and is a great way for students to be challenged at a level that's right for them! For administrators looking to start a free school trial link here! Parents can sign up free here.

Silver Partner Intralogic Solutions is helping districts to protect buildings and deter crime by providing two weeks of 24/7 no-cost Event Driven Remote Camera Monitoring to all current clients. These services provide important piece of mind and, should an incident occur the District contact(s) will be notified immediately. Read more about this service here!

Silver Partner Math & Movement is providing access to an interactive presentation that offers kinesthetic strategies that support the modules, build number sense and critical thinking, and increase a student’s fluency and ability to focus and understand. All participants will receive the Math & Movement Training Manual e-book, and six digital skip counting banners. Target Audience: Pre-K-5.

Listen to this podcast of a group of Western NY Superintendents discuss their passion about their students and communities and how they are responding and adapting during this incredibly difficult time. Sponsored by Silver Partner Woz ED.

Dr. Covey always shared that the 7 Habits work best when faced with a challenge. With this in mind, everyone's leadership is more important now than ever. Because most schools are turning to virtual instruction during this time, Franklin Covery Education has created several resources available on Leader in Me Online for schools ot access, free of charge. You can also access complimentary webinar series for Principals based on the 7 Habitsand a leadership series for superintendents.